Dominate the Super Bowl

Focus. Focus.

This is the only thought in Brilland's mind.

This is advice from former teammate Fuller, both of them were cornerbacks, from the Washington Redskins to the Kansas City Chiefs, becoming partners again.

Joining a brand-new team, it's natural to feel the urge to prove oneself, to crave a new beginning and a new story, to stand out and solidify one's position.

But Fuller told him—

No need.

The atmosphere in the Kansas City Chiefs locker room is completely different.

Of course, there's still internal competition in the team, and they need to face this competition; this is professional league in competitive sports, not some middle-school extracurricular activity. But essentially, before competing and fighting against each other, they are teammates, inspiring and helping each other, progressing together.

Even if the start is slow, even if the state is bad, it doesn't matter.

They fight side by side.

And, sincerely hope that their teammates continue to progress and grow. When they transform into better players, the team also becomes a better squad, which is the goal of the team's united effort.

Last season, Fuller spent some time finding his form, integrating into the team, and entering this season, Fuller has already shown a completely different standard—

As a former teammate, Brilland knows Fuller's standard and state, and it's hard to believe he now has to look up to Fuller, completely unable to keep pace.

But it's precisely because of this, Brilland is able to focus on himself, continuing to learn and progress. He has never been so eager to unlock his potential, break through his limits, and grow into a better player.

Not just for himself, but for the team too.

He has always been waiting, diligently and wholeheartedly investing in the game.

Fully focused, going all out.

Brilland also failed to see through Rodgers' fake moves, otherwise Jamaal Williams wouldn't have broken free into an open area.

Brilland just felt something was off, as he was doing coverage on the wide receiver, his peripheral vision caught a sneaky figure—

Why is a running back appearing in that position?

However, everything happened too fast, Brilland continued diligently to cover his wide receiver, not having time to think about what was happening.

Then, the football arched into a parabolic line.

From the angle, the passing target was clearly not the position he was covering.

Instinctively, Brilland charged towards Jamaal's direction.

Focused, his mind was crystal clear.

No hesitation, no delay.

Looking at the parabola, looking at Jamaal, Brilland immediately realized he hadn't seized the initiative, couldn't block the position, directly completing the defense would be difficult.

What to do?

No time for hesitation or delay, follow instincts.

Running, observing, seeking rhythm and timing, using the inertia of a sprint, legs stomping, power infusion, energy explosion.

Instantly, breaking free from the constraints of gravity, his body lightened, soaring.

Rising, continuously rising, the roaring storm stirred fiercely at his eardrums.

Brilland immediately realized his height was slightly insufficient, and the upward momentum of his body was already exhausted, unless he could suspend in mid-air and complete a secondary jump, he would watch helplessly as the football slipped past his fingertips.

Unconsciously, Brilland's entire being stretched, his upper body continued extending, waist, trunk, upper limbs, arms, all extending outward.

The body continued to stretch in the air, the entire back arching like a moon bridge, and, following the trajectory of the parabola, defying the pull of gravity, kept hovering.

Forward, more forward.

Arms, forearms, palms, even fingertips, stretched to their limits.

Finally, quietly approaching the red-brown descending curve.

However, still not enough to take control, only one-third of the palm in the light shadow area, let alone intercepting, even blocking proves challenging.

Brilland held his breath, fingers gently flicking away following the football's flight path.

One finger after another, continuously tapping, though lacking strength in fingers, the persistent interference eventually formed a weak force flicking outward.

The next second, gravity pulled Brilland's body down.

Huh!

Brilland held his breath, looking back in the direction of the recline, the whole world overturned, a mighty red wave hanging on the sky roared turbulently, Jamaal's figure detached from the sky, leaping down.

A dive, surging towards the wavering red-brown light and shadow.

Closer, even closer.

Jamaal flying out in a baseball slide pose, diving forward, exerting all efforts before the football would escape control, scooping it in a desperate attempt.

Brilland: Darn.

Boom!

The force of striking the ground engulfed Brilland, yet he had no time to think about it, his mind solely focused on the football, what next?

Nimbly getting up, the inverted world spun back upright.

Then, in the chaos, Brilland saw—

Safety Sorensen turned into a streak of red shadow, fearlessly throwing his body completely out, pushing the airborne Jamaal flying out.

Breath caught instantly.

Sorensen plunging Jamaal, crashing out with overwhelming momentum.

But no one cheered, no one moved, countless gazes all turned to the referee—

"Out of bounds!"

The end zone referee signaled, expression and eyes firmly determined.

A brief moment of silence and freeze, the world plunged into stillness.

Then.

Boom!

"Defensive success!"

"Out of bounds! Jamaal Williams failed to control the football inside the field!"

"This is an out of bounds!"

"Two-point conversion failed!"

"God! Green Bay Packers' deceptive, dazzling passing tactics nearly succeeded! Almost!"

"But the Kansas City Chiefs Defense unleashed unbelievable energy, from frontline to secondary line, tightly knit and united, jointly completing the defense."

"They succeeded, they forced out of bounds, disrupting the pass."

"So thrilling, so exciting, just a little bit, Green Bay Packers just that little bit, but Kansas City Chiefs still triumphed and defended the end zone, Jones, Regland, Matty, Brilland, Sorensen, they jointly accomplished this crucial, valuable two-point conversion, smiling in the intense contest."

"Kansas City Chiefs did it!"

"With Green Bay Packers' two-point conversion failure, the match also concludes!"

"Kansas City Chiefs!"

"Victory! Kansas City Chiefs!"

"Two-time reigning champions Kansas City Chiefs! In the decisive clash against an undefeated team this season, triumphed in the end, defeating Green Bay Packers with unparalleled performance, handing their opponents their first loss of the season while extending their unbeaten streak to perfect eight wins."

"Final score, '41:43'."

"Unbelievable! The final difference in the match outcome came down to a single two-point play, Kansas City Chiefs accomplished it, Green Bay Packers did not!"

"Moreover, this two-point play, the key difference in victory or defeat was entirely determined by team performance, Kansas City Chiefs showcased team spirit, laughing in the end through team's strength."

"2019 season mid-term Super Bowl, this time the victor is Kansas City Chiefs!"